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TV-14Accentuate the Positives in Wrestling – Week of April 18, 2015http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/04/18/accentuate-the-positives-in-wrestling-week-of-april-18-2015/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2015/04/18/accentuate-the-positives-in-wrestling-week-of-april-18-2015/#respondSat, 18 Apr 2015 12:31:14 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=17857It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity that exists online when it comes to the world of professional wrestling. Let’s put a pause on the bad stuff, all the complaints, criticisms, rants, and rundowns. Instead, let’s come up for a breath of fresh air, sift through the week that was, and accentuate the ...

]]>It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity that exists online when it comes to the world of professional wrestling. Let’s put a pause on the bad stuff, all the complaints, criticisms, rants, and rundowns. Instead, let’s come up for a breath of fresh air, sift through the week that was, and accentuate the positives.

Here are your top 3 positives from the week that was:

1. Orton/Rollins feud heads toward Extreme Rules

The ending to Raw this week really helped to add fuel to the fire, so to speak, in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship feud between Seth Rollins and Randy Orton. I like the stipulation that Orton cannot use the RKO in the match, since that move has really been emphasised over the last several months, especially with the viral “Outta Nowhere” craze that hit last year. Plus, the spectacular nature in which Orton hit the move on Rollins at WrestleMania really highlighted the “lethalness” of the move which Orton can hit from anywhere.

With that move out of the picture for the Extreme Rules match, it adds some definite intrigue to the story of how Orton might win without it. As for the other stipulation, one can only hope that WWE can do the cage gimmick (which has been damaged beyond belief over the past decade and a half) some justice by making sure that The Authority really does stay out of the match. If they get in despite the cage, it could make Orton look like a chump for choosing the stipulation in the first place. This, of course, is supposed to be an article focused strictly on the positives, so I will say that I am hopeful that WWE will step back and let these two guys go at it, as not only do they work well together but the feud still seems very fresh since they’ve only had one real match against one another.

2. The Briscoe Brothers re-sign with ROH

Ring of Honor let it be known this week via social media that the Briscoe Brothers have decided to re-sign with the company. This comes after much speculation about whether or not the pair would sign with WWE. This is a great re-signing for ROH as the Briscoes have been a cornerstone for the company for most of its existence. Not only does ROH get to keep some of their founding fathers in house, but it also shows that ROH can be a comparable counterpart to WWE’s NXT. Since NXT is arguably the hottest wrestling show around, to have these guys choose ROH over NXT can only strengthen ROH’s reputation within the wrestling industry. With guys coming to ROH from elsewhere, like Samoa Joe, Alberto El Patron (née Del Rio), and AJ Styles (by way of NJPW), ROH looks like a true alternative for people within the business to be able to make a good living doing what they love. It doesn’t get much more positive than that. House of Hardcore signs TV deal with The Fight Network

Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion announced this week that they have signed a television deal with the Canadian based channel The Fight Network. While I’m not one who enjoys the “ECW reunion/revival” type shows like Hardcore Homecoming, Extreme Rising, etc. House of Hardcore has a fresh feeling to it. While using some ECW alumni, the promotion also mixes in top talent from the indys as well as many stars from TNA. The initial TV deal is for 8 weeks and kicks off on Tuesday night, May 12th at 9pm.The shows will consist of highlights and matches from previous HoH events.

There’s no word as to what will happen after the initial 8 weeks are up, but one can hope that interest and ratings are good enough to get The Fight Network to offer a renewal and that HoH would be able to continue to produce new content for the network. Regardless, the exposure is great not only for the promotion, but also the wrestling business as a whole. I’ve mentioned before that having more televised wrestling and more options for both fans and especially workers to go to is always a positive. Also, on a bit of a selfish note, this is a positive for me as my cable company here in Kentucky carries The Fight Network. While the number of carriers for the channel in the U.S. is limited, there is a Roku app for the channel that costs just $2.99 a month.

Kurt Angle comes out to a massive reception from the live Manchester crowd and calls out Lashley. Angle says that Lashley he doesn’t need to like Angle or respect Angle, but he says you need to respect the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Angle blames Lashley for not helping him out in the gaunlet match last week. Angle says that he wants to fight Lashley and recapture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Lashley says that he doesn’t need Angle’s help tonight. Angle says that he just hopes and prays to god that you are still the champion after the match tonight. Angle says he’s going to do nothing when the Beat Down Clan beats up Lashley. Angle walks away and Tazz calls Angle a sore loser. The Beat Down Clan and Lashley calls Samoa Joe a sellout. Joe gets upset and says that Lashley sold out because he wouldn’t be anything without the Beat Down Clan and he owes the BDC his title. MVP then says that the problem is that Lashley thinks too much of himself. MVP says the BDC are a collective, while Lashley only cares about himself. Tonight the BDC stands in Manchester, united. MVP then says Lashley is alone, and no one in the locker room will stand with him, so at the end of the night, the title comes back to the BDC.

Josh’s Reaction: I thought it was a solid way to start off the show and adding interest into the world title picture and of course the main event tonight with Bobby Lashley and MVP. Thought the promo was effective everybody address their issues with each other and got to their points quickly. Angle did seem a little bit heelish in the segment, but overall good promo and really looking forward to this match.

Tyrus is wearing a knit cap to cover the shaved head. He finally removes it and Anderson makes fun of him. Tyrus and Anderson to begin, quick rights by Anderson and then chops follow. Tyrus tosses him to the corner, works him over and shoots him across the ring. Tyrus misses the corner splash, rights follow and then to his corner. Corner mounted rights by Anderson and then he tags in Spud. Corner punches by Spud, Tyrus walks him out of the corner and slams him to the mat. Tag to Carter, he has the clippers already and the ref takes them away. Spud fires up, lays in a kick to Carter and Anderson and Tyrus tag back in. Clothesline by Anderson connects, another and then hits a neck breaker. The cover gets two count.

Anderson charges Tyrus, but eats a shoulder block. Head butt to the balls by Tyrus, who then tosses Spud to the floor. Tag to Carter, slam by Tyrus and Carter covers for two count. Spud tries to make the save, but the ref backs him off allowing the heels to double-team Anderson. Carter works the chinlock, elbows by Anderson to escape but Carter cuts him off and tags Tyrus back in. Chops by Tyrus, the slam follows and then he looks for the Vader slash in the corner, but Anderson rolls away. Tag to Spud, he lands repeated forearm strikes and a shining wizard to Tyrus. He then hits sliced bread, but Carter makes the save. The ref backs off Carter, low blow by Anderson and then the mic check follows. Spud makes the cover for the win. Anderson and Spud corner Carter, but pulls him to safety.

Winner: Mr. Anderson & Rockstar Spud

Josh’s Reaction: Good tag team match I guess the only problem I have with it is the fact that Tyrus continues to do most of the work in the matches, but I guess at the same time it’s the way to supposed to be especially when you have a pesky bad guy like EC3. It’s great to see Mr. Anderson back in the ring always thought he was a underrated performer not only in his time in the WWE, but also TNA. Rockstar Spud had a good outing in the ring. Surprised that Anderson & Spud picked up the victory in the match, but at the same time I understood why EC3 just stood there and didn’t do anything. I thought after the match Anderson and Spud were lethargic in their attempt to get hold of EC3 and it’s coming to point where this feud with Carter/Spud has to come to an end and Spud finallys get his revenge on EC3.

Grade for this Match/Storyline: 78/100 C+

Coming back from break, EC3 is livid and says that Anderson and Spud are trying to team up on him. EC3 says that he won’t have his hair shaved he will shave Spud’s hair tonight and calls him a little bastard.

Taryn Terrell, Awesome Kong and Gail Kim Promo:

Terrell says that winning the knockout’s title was a huge accomplishment for her, especially with the locker room that TNA has. She also knows that Awesome Kong wants the title, and tells her if she wants the title to come and get it. Kim says she respects Terrell as a woman and in the champion. She adds that the fans and wrestlers also respect her, but in regards to Awesome Kong, Terrell doesn’t have a clue what she’s getting into. Kim says if Terrell thought Havok was tough, Kong is the toughest woman to ever step into the ring. Kim adds that Kong has taken years off of her life due to the wars they had. Terrell says she is a fighter and champion like Kim, and that he wants and needs to fight Kong. Kim leaves, and as Terrell celebrates… talking, Kong appears. Terrell attacks, runs wild a bit with clotheslines and dropkicks before getting leveled. Implant Buster by Kong, and Terrell is down and out. Kong then picks up the knockouts title and stands tall with it.

Josh’s Reaction: I liked the segment. I love the fire and passion that’s pouring out from Taryn Terrell. Taryn always showing that she can surpass general perception and that comes with beautiful women liker her in the wrestling business. Taryn is a great fighting champion. I love Gail Kim and she’s an amazing performer and I would never take anything away from her, but why is it when every time there’s a new TNA Knockout’s Championship feud she’s always finds herself in these matches. Don’t get me wrong I would some type of three way feud with Taryn, Gail and Kong, but at the same time I think TNA is trying to tease the IWC with the dream Gail/Kong rematch for the Knockout Championship, but you don’t want to take your current champion for granted or make her look like afterthought. I thought Taryn showed alot of heart, but at the same time can we buy that she can beat Kong? I believe she could, but it seems like TNA is all guns and blazing for having Kong become champion as soon as possible.

Grade for this Segment: 82/100 B-

Beat Down Clan Backstage Segment:

The BDC meets backstage, and says when they formed that they shocked the world. They decide where the championship goes, and now they need to plan to make sure that the title comes home to them. They notice the cameraman and slam the door in his face.

Austin Aries Promo:

Austin Aries walks backstage, and is asked about tonight’s main event. He’ll be watching, because he wants the title. He is going to get his working clothes on, because he has a surprise ending in mind.

Melendez and Robbie to begin. He throws his gum at Brooke, and Melendez has to hold her back. This allows Robbie to attack from behind, but Melendez fights back and hip tosses Robbie. The cover gets two count for Melendez. Tag to Brooke, and Robbie runs away to the ropes. Robbie then dances around and tags in Love. Robbie then tags back in as Love did nothing, and Robbie makes Brooke circle and Love pulls her down by the hair. Robbie misses an elbow; Brooke goes to attack but Love tags in and levels her with a clothesline. Samoan drop by Love and the cover gets two count. Love shoots Brooke to the corner, but misses the charge and Brooke fires back with rights and then a clothesline and forearm strike. The dropkick follows, Robbie blind tags in and then DJ Z distracts Melendez, the ref pushes him back to the corner, Brooke up top and Robbie shoves her off, rushes in the ring and covers her for the win. They take a group shot over Brooke and then they leave.

Winner: Robbie E & Angelina Love

Josh’s Reaction: I thought it was a okay tag team match nothing spectacular. I like Brooke Tessmacher alot she’s a very underrated female professional wrestler and it’s cool seeing her back in the ring after the work she did in the Amazing Race. Still don’t get her intrest in Robbie E, but that’s besides the point. I just felt that crowd wasn’t really into this match and there was alot of stall tactics from Robbie E to get inside of Brooke’s head. Liked the heel finish, but it would be cool to see Brooke get her personal revenge on Robbie E.

Grade for this Match: 75/100 C

EC3, Mr. Anderson and Rock Star Spud Backstage Segment:

EC3 corners Spud in his locker room and has the clippers. Coming back from break Mr. Anderson find EC3 beating Rockstar Spud. Anderson clocks EC3 in the face. Spud tries to shave his head, but once again Tyrus grabs EC3 before anything can happen.

Grade for this Segment: 79/100 C+

Gunner & Kurt Angle Backstage Segment:

Gunner meets with Kurt Angle, who is packing up and leaving. Gunner says that while Lashley may not want help, if MVP wins he’ll run wild on TNA. Gunner then gives Angle a pep talk and slaps the shit out of him. That fired up Angle.

Grade for this Segment: 87/100 B+

Austin Aries & Samoa Joe Promo:

Austin Aries comes out and says World Title matches are big deals, and there’s a lot of speculation about who is going to stick their nsoe in and get involved, but Aries says he has all the power. He doesn’t need #1 contender matches or rankings, because he has this (holding up the briefcase), and what if he cashes it in at just the right moment tonight and became the TNA World Champion again? Samoa Joe comes out and asks Aries if he really thinks he has a chance of cashing in that briefcase tonight, and Joe says that he can have trained assassins in the ring beating his ass at a snap of the fingers, making sure he never cashes anything in again.

Aries asks what happened to the Samoa Joe he used to know who feared no man and served no man, and he wants to know if Joe has to go rub MVP’s feet in the back after the show. Aries doesn’t see the Samoa Joe he used to go 30-40 minutes with, and Joe says he doens’t need anyone to fight his fights, and he says he’s gonna come in and snap Aries’ neck right now. Aries confirms that Joe wants to come in the ring and fight him, but Aries has a better idea and decides to take the fight to him. Aries takes Joe out with a heat seeking missile through the ropes, and they’ll face off when we come back from commercial!

Grade for this Segment: 92/100 A-

Third Match: Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe

Aries controls early and gets a cover for two count. Rights by Aries in the corner, to the corner and Aries connects with the elbow. Snap mare and then a dropkick connects, Aries covers for two count. Aries looks for the brain buster, Joe fights and suplexes Aries onto the ropes and then kicks him in the head and sends him to the floor. Joe then slams Aries to the steps repeatedly, and then rolls him into the ring. Kicks by Joe to the gut of Aries follow, and then Joe lays in the boots in the corner. Aries tries to fight back with rights and chops, off the ropes and Joe connects with the knee. Head butts to the back of Aries by Joe, forearms follow. They trade strikes, repeated shots by Aries and then runs into the atomic drop, big boot and running backsplash. Joe covers for two count. Joe locks in a bear hug now, Aries fights and connects with rights to escape. He boxes the ears; more strikes by Aries but Joe rakes the eyes and kicks Aries in the face.

Joe charges, Aries low bridges him and Joe to the floor. Aries up top and connects with the double sledge ala Randy Savage. He rolls Joe back in and then connects with the missile dropkick. Shotgun dropkick follows, brain buster countered again, Joe has a full nelson but Aries makes the corner. Chops by Joe, sets Aries up top for the muscle buster, Aries escapes and connects with the forearm, another and then a roll up on Joe gets two count. Last chancery applied by Aries, and Kenny King is out and has Aries’s briefcase. This allows Joe to get the choke, but Aries rams Joe into King, and then hits a crucifix bomb. Aries up top, 450 connects and that is all. Post match Low Ki and King attack. They beat down Aries and get a table. Joe applies the choke as King and Ki set up the table. They place Aries on the table and Ki hits the warrior’s way onto Aries, but the table doesn’t break. Joe then hits the running backsplash on Aries to put him through the table.

Winner: Austin Aries

Josh’s Reaction: Hell of a match. I can never take these matches for granted Aries and Joe have great chemistry in the ring together and that’s interesting with dynamic of size differences between Joe and Aries. We had ourself a treat on free tv and totally picked up my energy for this show. Very vicious attack on Aries after the match was over and the BDC definetly live up to their faction’s name.

Grade for this Match/Storyline: 90/100 A-

Bobby Lashley Segment:

Lashley is backstage and is interviewed about his chances tonight. He says MVP clams to have made him, but if MVP wants the belt, he has to go through him. And no one has yet to do that. He is asked about Angle, and Lashley says he didn’t ask for or need Angle’s help.

Grade for this Segment: 88/100 B+

MVP & Eric Young Backstage Segment:

MVP meets with Eric Young. He congratulates Young on getting even with Bobby Roode. But Young is still upset and needs more revenge. MVP says that Young shouldn’t feel that way, and wishes he could help. He then says that Lashley actually put Young in the hospital, and MVP says their match tonight is a no DQ match, and anything could happen. MVP says Young deserves to feel better, and he could do anything, like make the world title change hands once again.

Grade for this Segment: 89/100 B+

Fourth Match: Rampage Brown vs. Noam Darr

These guys are from British Boot Camp II. Lock up, Dar with counters and a head butt to the gut of Brown. Takedown by Dar, and that gets two count. Bram makes his entrance, and this will be a no contest. Bram beats down both men and hits his DDT on both. He gets the mic and calls out Magnus and asks if this looks familiar. Bram demands that Magnus get his ass out here right now. Grado then makes his way out to the ring. Grado dances around a bit, and enters the ring. He talks smack to Bram, and delivers jabs to Bram, but them Bram levels him with the clots lines and hits the DDT to lay him out. He challenges Magnus again, and stands over the beaten Boot Camp II competitors.

Winner: No Contest

Josh’s Reaction: Bram is a beast and can’t wait to see this feud with Magnus and Bram finally get’s into the ring.

Lock up to begin, MVP takes Lashley to the corner and looks to break clean. He tries a cheap shot and Lashley fires back. Big clothesline by Lashley, and MVP to the corner. Shoulder blocks by Lashley, MVP tries to work the arm but another clothesline by Lashley. Stalling vertical suplex by Lashley follows, misses a kick and MVP rolls to the floor. MVP then pulls Lashley out and they brawl ringside until Ki attacks Lashley. The ref ejects the BDC as MVP lays out Lashley with a big boot on the floor. We head to a commercial. Back from commercial as we see that the ref did not eject the BDC. Lashley and MVP are still brawling on the floor. MVP rolls Lashley in and makes the cover for two count. Knees to the gut by MVP connect, and then the kick to the back follows. Black out kick by MVP and the cover gets another two count. Lashley battles back with rights, but MVP cuts him off and chokes him out in the ropes. MVP distracts the ref and that allows Joe to choke out Lashley in the ropes. MVP lays in the boots to Lashley, but Lashley back with rights until MVP kicks his knee and then tosses him to the floor.

King and Joe beat down Lashley, MVP then slams Lashley off the barricade and rolls him into the ring. MVP gets a cover for two count. MVP then works the arm, Lashley tries to power to his feet and does. Rights to MVP, they trade strikes and then clothesline each other. They get to their feet, and exchange big rights center ring. Lashley takes MVP down with a wind up right, he then shoots him off the ropes and gets a clothesline. Lashley sets and gets a corner splash. He then runs into a back elbow, but then hits the spinebuster on MVP and covers for two count. Lashley looks for the spear, but King grabs his leg and MVP lands the big boot and exploder suplex. MVP misses the shining wizard, and Lashley hits a spear and we have a ref bump. Young is out and nails Lashley with chair shots. He looks for the piledriver but Bobby Roode returns and makes the save and brawls with Young to the back. Neck breaker by Lashley, but the ref is still down. Lashley in control, running powerslam follows, the ref slowly counts but Ki pulls the ref to the floor and decks him with a right. Joe is in and then Gunner runs in. They brawl to the back. King up top and leaps, caught and Lashley tosses him onto the ropes and to the floor. MVP up and hits the play of the day, but no ref. New ref, 1…2… nope. The new ref checks on old ref, MVP then gets a chair but Drew Galloway runs in and kicks it into his face. SPEAR by Lashley and he retains.

Winner: Still TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley

Josh’s Reaction: Stellar main event and another tv treat with a very strong second hour for TNA Impact Wrestling. Alot of outside shenanigans, but all played for current and future storylines. Great match with MVP and Lashley.

They’re using the Wrestle-1 ring and the crowd is making a little bit of noise before they lock up. They get quieter as the match begins. They lock up and Tanaka takes Manik down with a dropkick for an applause from the crowd. Tanaka with a back kick to the chest. Manik dodges and Tanaka hits the floor. Manik slingshots out but Tanaka goes back in the ring. Tanaka charges but Manik goes under the ring. Tanaka looks around. Manik comes from the other side of the ring and drops Tanaka on his head. Manik keeps control and dropkicks Tanaka in the back of the head for a two count.Manik with the back suplex for a two count. Tanaka makes a comeback but misses a missile dropkick. Manik dodges another dropkick but gets floored by the next attempt. Tanaka comes back and hits a missile dropkick for a two count.

Tanaka with a snap suplex and a knee drop for another two count. More back and forth. Manik barely connects with a kick for a two count. Manik goes to the top but gets caught with a pin attempt. Tanaka with a big dropkick that sends Manik into the corner. Tanaka climbs up for a superplex and another two count. Fans chant as they trade holds and pin attempts. Manik with a brainbuster for a close two count. Manik with a double underhook for another close pin attempt. Manik gets caught by a huge kick and the armbar for the win.

Winner: Minuro Tanaka

TNA aired a flashback video package of Team 3D defeating The Road Warriors in the early years of TNA.

Ethan Carter III was shown being interviewed backstage and was asked about the confrontation with Rockstar Spud. Carter said he’s found a reliable person that he can depend on and he will debut this Wednesday on Impact. Carter went on to talk about how this is the one year anniversary of EC3. Carter talks about how he’s a moster, terminator and a eliminator. Carter goes on to brag about how he defeated every single TNA Hall of Famer. Carter talks about his opponent tonight. Carter says he’s one of the biggest international superstars in the world, but at the end of the day the bigger you are the more impressive the victory. Carter makes his way out to the ring and mocks the Wrestle 1 Crowd and speaks slowly, so they can understand what he’s saying. Carter says that he’s very good, and tonight he will knock down Hama.

Second Match: Ethan Carter III vs. Ryota Hama

Fans chant for Hama as the bell rings. They lock up and Hama takes Ethan to the corner. He backs off and Ethan talks trash. He puts his hands on Hama and gets shoved to the mat. Ethan goes to the floor. They lock up again and Ethan runs into three big shoulders. Hama runs over Ethan with a fourth shoulder and the fans pop. Ethan goes back to the floor. Fans chant for Hama as the bell rings. They lock up and Hama takes Ethan to the corner. He backs off and Ethan talks trash. He puts his hands on Hama and gets shoved to the mat. Ethan goes to the floor. They lock up again and Ethan runs into three big shoulders. Hama runs over Ethan with a fourth shoulder and the fans pop. Ethan goes back to the floor.

Ethan comes back in and mocks Hama being a Sumo. Hama squares up and slams him hard. Hama stands on Ethan. Hama suplexes Ethan in from the apron and does a forward roll down onto him for a two count. Ethan moves out of the way and dodges a splash. Ethan unloads on Hama while he’s down. Ethan slams Hama face first into the mat several times. Hama blocks a move and nails a big clothesline. Hama drops a big elbow for a two count. Hama with a huge running splash in the corner. Ethan drops down and Hama hits the big Rikishi splash. Hama with a two count. Hama misses another splash. Ethan tries to slam Hama but Hama falls on top of him for a two count. Hama puts his rear in Ethan’s face and rubs it around. Ethan with a low blow and the 1 Percenter for the win.

Winner: Ethan Carter III

TNA aired another video package honoring the new TNA Hall of Famers Team 3D. This video shown Team 3D defeating Beer Money for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.

MVP Backstage Segment:

We get a video from the night before of MVP. He says some are fans of sports entertainment but some, like himself, are fans of the art of wrestling. He says people ask him why he walked away from a multi-million dollar position (with WWE) to go compete in Japan. MVP says he looks for a challenge and the best wrestlers are found in Japan. He wanted to test himself to prove that he’s a premiere wrestler on the planet. He says his heroes, guys like Muta and Misawa, strike fear in the hearts of other peoples heroes, sports entertainers. MVP says he has had success in Japan and now he’s back. He’s done his homework on Sakamoto and he’s not impressed.

Third Match: MVP vs. Kazma Sakamoto

They lock up to start the match. MVP drops Sakamoto with a shoulder and dusts his shoulder off. Fans chant for MVP and Sakamoto doesn’t like it. They lock up and go to the ropes. More back and forth, and some stalling. They meet in the middle with shoulders. MVP grabs Sakamoto’s hair and unloads on him. MVP with a slam. MVP goes for the Ballin’ elbow drop but Sakamoto slides to the floor. MVP leaps out of the ring and takes Sakamoto down to a big pop. Fans cheer for MVP now. MVP pulls Sakamoto but he holds onto the barrier. Sakamoto with a cheap shot. MVP whips Sakamoto into the barrier and hits a huge Drive By kick.

MVP brings it back in for a two count. Sakamoto with a shot to the throat and a flurry of shots in the corner. Fans boo Sakamoto as he puts a boot to the throat in the corner. Sakamoto with kicks to the leg and a one count. Sakamoto with a face plant. Sakamoto misses twice and MVP makes a comeback with rights. MVP unloads in the corner and hits a nice suplex. MVP jumps to his feet as fans pop. MVP drops Sakamoto againa nd hits the Ballin’ elbow drop. MVP with a Fisherman’s suplex for two. Sakamoto dodges a kick and nails a big kick to MVP’s face for two. Sakamoto with a running kick for another two count. MVP blocks a knee and rolls Sakamoto up for two. MVP dropkicks the leg out. MVP with a modified Shining Wizard for the win.

Winner: MVP

Samoa Joe Backstage Segment:

Samoa Joe comments on tonight’s match. He is in Japan, contemplating why he is here and why he is defending the title. He has set out to bring respect back to the greatest division in wrestling, the X-Division. He has defeated challenger after challenger, and tonight he has two. Low Ki and Kaz Hayashi will do what ever it takes to win titles in this business. Gentlemen, be prepared to raise your level, and be prepared to be disappointed.

Kaz leaves the ring and lets the other two slap the hell out of each other. Joe with dropkicks and clotheslines to everyone and the crowd is on fire for him. Huge running kick and a knee drop to Kaz for two. Low Ki baseball slides Joe into the outside barricade, and turns around into a crazy spin kick from Hayashi. Joe tries to suplex him out of the ring, but settles for slapping the crap out of his face. Low Ki with a springboard dropkick for two. Everyone rolls to the floor and there’s chops going everywhere. Joe clotheslines both guys to loud “Joe!” chants. They roll back into the ring and Joe hits a splash, but Low Ki breaks up the pin. Low Ki with several running elbows, but Joe catches him out of the air and powerbombs him, then transitions into the Boston Crab, then transitions into an STF. Kaz gets back in the ring and puts a crossface on Joe and Low Ki at the same time! Kaz breaks the hold and responds with a dozen stiff kicks to Joe, followed by a lariat.

He tries to lift the big man, but Low Ki dropkicks them both. Hayashi sets up for the slingshot, but Low Ki catches himself on the ropes and jumps off with a double foot stomp. They both roll to the floor and Joe goes suicide dive to the outside to wreck them both. Loud “TNA!” and “this is awesome” chants – are they actually in Japan!? After a minute they get back to the ring. Kaz tries for a corner splash but runs into the S-T-Joe. He signals for the Muscle Buster, but side-steps a huge kick from Low Ki and Hayashi gets blasted. Ki and Joe trade a few dozen open-hand slaps. Low Ki actually tries to do the Muscle Buster, but Joe counters into the rear naked choke! Low Ki passed out and the ref calls the match.

After the match, Joe says a few things in Japanese for the crowd. He talks about having his first match at Korakuen Hall many years ago, and loving the Japanese people. He says TNA and Wrestle-1 are here to bring the world together for the fans. He is Samoa Joe, this is Bound for Glory, and he is professional wrestling.

Winner: Still TNA X Division Champion Samoa Joe

Tommy Dreamer Segment:

We get a look back at Team 3D reuniting to put Dixie Carter through a table. Th ey show pre-recorded comments from Tommy Dreamer, who inducted them into the Hall of Fame. He didn’t think he would be coming back to Japan but to come back and wrestle with his best friends is an honor. He talks about how special the match is and gives thanks.

Fifth Match: Andy Wu & El Hijo Del Pantera vs. Novus

This was a very good back and forth tag match that the fans were into. Very impressed with the performance of these four performers and it didn’t slow down the show whatsoever. Pantera hit a big dive over the top rope onto Kodama and the floor at one point. Kodama then hit a face plant on Pantera in the ring for two. Jiro wrestles in his custom made airbrushed jacket. He also was adjusting his hair while he was pining Pantera. Wu finally gets a hot tag and unloads on Kodama. Pantera comes back in and the masked team double teams Kodama. Pantera hits a 619. Jiro comes in to make the save but gets sent right back out. Wu springboards out onto the floor with a crossbody on Jiro. Pantera slams Kodama and goes to the top. Pantera goes for a 450 but lands on his feet. Wu makes the save but Jiro tosses him out and hits a big swanton on the floor. Kodama with a corkscrew moonsault on Pantera for the win.

Bully and Devon shook hands with Dreamer, but Abyss refused to shake hands. Dreamer and Devon to start. They do some slow counters and then into the Indy standoff. Abyss then tags himself in, and demands to go one on one with Bully. Bully tags in and here we go. They trade big rights center ring, Bully then with repeated rights, and then the uranage on Abyss. Abyss no sells that and chokeslams Bully, who says fuck off and pops right up and flexes at Abyss. Boot by Abyss, a slam on Bully follows and then off the ropes and misses the splash. Tag to Devon, off the ropes and Abyss slams them together. They fight back and toss Abyss to the floor. Dreamer in with rights, but then eats the reverse 3D. Abyss rolls back in, rights by Devon and then Bully slams Dreamer. They toss Abyss to the floor, Devon up top and the wazzup head butt to Dreamer. Team 3D calls for the tables and they are those little, evil Japanese tables! Abyss back in and takes Bully to the floor. Dreamer to the floor and brawls with Bully. He then spits water into Devon’s face and Abyss uses the ring bell on Bully. They all brawl into the crowd

Bully rings the ring bell on Abyss’ balls. And now they start to throw in a ton of weapons into the ring. Kendo sticks, road signs, traffic cones and we get ECW chants. Back in the ring and they all have weapons and face off. Dreamer and Bully have a sword fight with the kendo sticks, DDT by Dreamer on Ray and Abyss with the chokeslam on Devon and he covers for two. Bully slams Dreamer into a trashcan, but then runs into a black-hole slam and Abyss covers for two. Abyss with chair shots to Devon, Dreamer and Bully to the floor. Abyss looks for the Earthquake squash, but Devon busts his nuts with the chair. Devon sets up the table, lays Abyss on it (partly) and heads up top. Dreamer cuts him off, heads up with him and looks for the superplex. Bully cuts him off and powerbombs Dreamer through the table. Abyss takes Bully down, and then grabs the bag of tacks. He spills them out, looks to chokeslam both of 3D, but they fight him off and flapjack Abyss into the tacks. Dreamer with kendo stick shots to both, but runs into the 3D, partly on the tacks and that is all.

Post match, Bully thanks all of the wrestling fans, and they get a thank you chant as well as a TNA chant. Bully says they went into the TNA hall of fame last night, and that is because of the wrestling fans. For 2-years they have been wrestlers, and they are thankful for that. They love to perform in Tokyo, Japan. Bully thanks the fans, and Devon drops an “oh my brother, testify.”

We get pre-recorded comments from Velvet Sky. It’s her first time in Japan but she’s hoping it’s not her last. She talks about Havok next. Velvet says she wants the Knockouts Title, the odds are in her favor and she’s not afraid of Havok. Havok charges but Velvet moves twice. Velvet gets a few shots in and a clothesline but Havok won’t go down. Velvet with kicks and forearms but Havok still won’t go down. Havok stumbles around as Velvet keeps up the attack. Velvet comes off the second rope three times. Velvet runs the ropes but Havok catches her and drops her over the knee. Havok beats Velvet back down and into the corner. Havok yells at the referee and goes back to hitting Velvet with shoulder thrusts in the corner. Velvet says Havok is crazy. Havok drops Velvet over knee and holds it. Velvet starts to fight back but Havok cuts her off and applies a bear hug. Havok barks at the referee again and slams Velvet. Velvet looks to make another comeback and staggers Havok with a clothesline and many forearms. Havok counters with an elbow but Velvet takes her down with a scissors. Velvet with a crossbody off the second rope for a two count. Velvet comes off the second rope again but Havok catches her and applies the bear hug. Havok rag dolls Velvet for just a second and Velvet submits.

Winner: Still TNA Knockouts Championship Havok

Eight Match: The Revolution (James Storm & The Great Sanada) vs. The Great Muta & Tajiri

We go to the ring for tonight’s main event and out first comes James Storm. Storm cuts a promo and introduces himself. He says fans can boo him if they want but he took one of their own and turned him against his mentor. Storm tells everyone to stand and show respect for The Great Sanada as he makes his way out. Tajiri makes his way out next followed by The Great Muta to a pop. Muta and Tajiri spit double mist as the bell rings. Sanada starts with Muta and they lock up but go to the mat after a takedown by Muta. They trade holds on the mat. They get to their feet but end up back on the mat and show each other up. Sanada spits in the air and taunts Muta. Storm tags in as does Tajiri. Tajiri ends up hitting kicks but Storm whips him into the ropes. Tajiri with a clothesline attempt. Tajiri grabs Storm’s beard. Storm with a clothesline. Sanada comes back in and works Tajiri over on the ropes. Sanada runs the ropes and dives but ends up on the floor. He comes back on the apron but Tajiri kicks him into the barrier. Tajiri follows but Sanada goes under the ring. Tajiri follows him under the ring.

Nobody can find Sanada or Tajiri. They finally come back up and Tajiri’s face is covered in mist. Storm comes in and works Tajiri over now. Storm mocks Muta and spits on him after tagging Sanada back in. Sanada works Tajiri over for a two count. Storm comes back in and they double team Tajiri. Storm drops a knee and Sanada hits a dropkick for a two count. Tajiri with elbows now. They go at it but Storm comes in to drop Tajiri and fans boo. The referee argues with Storm to get out of the ring. Sanada comes in and decks Tajiri with some kind of baton. Sanada with a two count. Tajiri hits a big back elbow off the ropes and takes Sanada down. Muta tags in and kicks Sanda’s leg out. Muta catches a kick and whips Sanada. Muta tosses Sanada to the floor and follows. Muta uses the same weapon that Sanada just used on Tajiri. Muta with a chair shot to the side of the head. Muta chokes Sanada with a cable now. Fans chant for Muta as he rolls Sanada in the ring. Muta drops Sanada and drops a spinning elbow for a two count as Storm makes the save. Storm with knees to the face on Muta. Storm nails a flying elbow drop and Sanada hits a moonsault for a two count as Tajiri makes the save.Tajiri tosses Sanada and fights Storm off. Tajiri throws Storm to the outside. Tajiri drops Sanada with a kick. The referee goes down. Tajiri spits mist but Sanada ducks. Sanada comes off the top and catches mist from both Muta and Tajiri.Tajiri with a kick. Muta nails a Shining Wizard on Sanada for the win.

After the match, Storm looks on from the ramp as Muta talks with Tajiri. Sanada is laid out in the corner. Storm attacks Muta and Tajiri from behind. He kicks Tajiri out of the ring and whistles to the back. Manik runs out and works over Muta. Storm chokes Muta with a bull rope. Team 3D’s music hits and out they come to a pop. Bully takes out Sanada and they both work on Storm. Muta spits mist in Storm’s face and then Storm eats a 3D. Team 3D’s music hits as they get a pop and Muta spits mist in the air. Muta makes his exit. Storm, Sanada and Manik look on from the ramp before making their exit. Bound For Glory goes off the air with Team 3D posing in the corners.

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http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/09/10/twitter-reactions-death-sean-ohaire/#respondWed, 10 Sep 2014 18:17:33 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=13644Tragedy struck the professional wrestling community again yesterday when it was reported that Sean O’Haire, a former champion in WCW and WWF/WWE, had passed. While O’Haire passed away on Monday, news didn’t break until late Tuesday via social media channels. Ex-WCW star Scotty Riggs was the first to react. Just got a message that former ...

And many fans have started sharing his ‘Devil’s Advocate’ videos, an offshoot of his final major gimmick in WWE. As the ‘Devil’s Advocate,’ Sean O’Haire wore a long trench coat, had stringy black hair, and would encourage other superstars to do something less-than-family-friendly. Around 2003, Sean O’Haire went under the tutelage of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, but still never found single’s success.

Most people felt that Sean O’Haire had a major upside. His look was phenomenal, his in-ring work was crisp, he was solid on the mic, and he could perform an incredible swanton bomb. But for some reason, the character never clicked. O’Haire traveled to Japan and wrestled overseas for a few years. Eventually, he hung up his tights, and decided to other endeavors such as kickboxing and MMA.

His family said he passed peacefully in his South Carolina home. However, his cause of death is still under investigation.

Out condolences go out to his friends, family, and fans.

If you were a Sean O’Haire fan, or have an O’Haire story, feel free to share in our comment section below.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/09/10/twitter-reactions-death-sean-ohaire/feed/0TNA Impact Wrestling Results: Three Way Tag Team Matchhttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/28/tna-impact-wrestling-results-three-way-tag-team-match/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/28/tna-impact-wrestling-results-three-way-tag-team-match/#respondThu, 28 Aug 2014 04:57:12 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=13204TNA Impact Wrestling August 27, 2014 Manhattan Center New York, New York If you missed last week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling click here For all of our coverage on TNA Impact Wrestling and our interview with Rockstar Spud click here First In-Ring Segment: Welcome to Impact, Kurt Angle is in the crowd. He says tonight ...

For all of our coverage on TNA Impact Wrestling and our interview with Rockstar Spud click here

First In-Ring Segment:

Welcome to Impact, Kurt Angle is in the crowd. He says tonight we will see EC3 Vs. Rhino and the main event will be Team 3D vs. The Wolves vs. The Hardys for the tag team title series. He addresses the controversy with Bobby Roode and Eric Young. When he find out who the number one contender is, he will let us know. Angle is interrupted by MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley. MVP says he is tired of Angle trying to play to the crowd as booker. He takes a shot at fans on Twitter, but makes it a point to make fun of the NYC fans. He says that the king of New York is Lashley.

Outcomes Tommy Dreamer, he said that he has been friends with MVP for a long time, but MVP has a problem with his mouth. Dreamer calls out King by saying that he is queens, not Las Vegas. Dreamer said that Lashley has finally lived up his potential by being the most dominate world champion that TNA has ever seen. Dreamer said that he does not need to get cheap heat, and all of a sudden Kenny King attacks him. Dreamer makes his comeback with a kendo stick. Angle tells MVP to shut up and books Dreamer Vs. Bobby Lashley in a street fight tonight. Lashley attacks Dreamer from behind and we have a match.

First Match: Street Fight Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Tommy Dreamer

We are back and Dreamer nailed Lashley in the face with a trash can lid. A kendo shot to the body and back of Lashley. However, Lashley counters after a few shots and lands a german suplex onto the ramp. Lashley throws Dreamer into the guard rail. Lashley hits a spear in the corner, he follows it up with a bear hug. However, Dreamer bites his way out of it. He shoots off the ropes, but Lashley cuts him off with a clothesline. Lashley nailed a power suplex, he sizes up Dreamer, he misses the spear and hits King. Dreamer with a series of trash can lid shots to Lashley, he throws Lashley face first into the trash can. Dreamer with a big time DDT for a near fall. Dreamer with a kendo stick, flies off the top rope, but is cut off and clothesline by Lashley. The champ then follows it up and hits the spear on Dreamer for the win.

Winner: Bobby Lashley

We get promos for later, Madison Rayne talks candidly backstage about how tired she is of hearing about Taryn Terrell’s comeback, and we have commercial sign.

Following the commercials, TNA offers a promo indicating that “HAVOK” arrives next week. Then we get a glimpse of Gunner and Samuel Shaw being friends and calling each other “bro.” A short, strange spot.

Both girls attempt quick roll ups right off the bat. Terrell hits a monkey flip, Rayne misses a spear and spills out to the floor. Terrell misses a dive off the apron and crashes to the floor. Back in the ring, Rayne nailed a dropkick for a count of two. Terrell reverses an Irish whip and lands a clothesline. Terrell hits a series of clotheslines, but Rayne cuts her off with a knee to the gut and rolls her up for two. They trade right hands, Rayne hits a snap suplex into a bridge for two. Rayne goes for a suplex, but blocked and Terrell hits it instead. Terrell with a back elbow, Rayne kicks her in the gut and kicks her in the face for a near fall. Terrell reverses and hits a clothesline off the top rope. Terrell in control, lands a clothesline and then a swinging neck breaker for the near fall. Terrell back to the top rope, she hits a crossbody for a near fall. Rayne with a big boot and rolls her up for two, Rayne uses the ropes, but the referee calls her out on it. Terrell hits an RKO for the win.

Winner: Taryn Terrell

Kurt Angle sits down with Eric Young and Bobby Roode to talk about some things and we go to break.

We fade back from commercial and in a moment of extreme creepitude, Samuel Shaw has put on Gunner’s old uniform and Gunner walks in and angrily tells Shaw to take it off.

Back in the venue, we have a 6-man tag going on featuring the best and brightest of the X-Division.

Homicide goes right after Steve, but Steve bites Homicide. Uno tagged in as well as DJ Z. Uno with a one leg drop kick for a count of one. DJ Z with a big boot, but Uno hits a springboard head take over. Manik tagged in, but Uno hits a reverses samoan drop. DJ Z pushes Uno off the top rope and tags in.Homicide. This leads to Homicide hitting a back elbow for a near fall. Homicide works the left arm of Uno, DJ Z accidently hits a double sledge on Homicide.

Low Ki tagged in, he clears house on Manik. Low Ki hits a series of elbows to the top of the head. Manik locks in a standing headscissors, but KI fight’s out and hits a jumping double stomp. Low KI goes for a suplex, but Homicide makes the save. Steve attacks Homicide, but Steve sends Homicide to the floor and hits an outside dive. DJ Z calls for something, but Uno sends him out of the ring. Uno goes for something, but Manik jumps in his way. Uno takes out DJ Z on the floor, Manik goes for a dive, but Low Ki hits a springboard kick followed by a cradle powerbomb for the win.

Winner: Tigre Uno, Low Ki and Crazy Steve

Commercials roll in and roll out and we come back to hear Rhino saying he is going to gore the holy bejeezus out of Ethan Carter III.

Second In-Ring Segment:

Bobby Roode is in the ring cutting a promo stating that he will face EY in a new number one contender’s match next week. He brings out EY, Roode brings up Team Canada and their past. He said that he will go to war with EY next week, but it’s for a good reason. He said it would be an honor to face EY next week. EY says that he get’s asked who is the best wrestler in today’s wrestling? He said that it’s Bobby Roode and that will be his answer forever. Does EY think he is as good as Roode? Yes. EY states that next week he will be better.

BroMans and DJ Z ham it up backstage in a funny segment. They’re going to do some kind of funny dating contest. Tenay reminds us there’s a big tag match later but in the meantime, EC3 and Spud are on their way to the ring. There will be a match after these important messages.

Fourth Match: Ethan Carter III w/Rockstar Spud vs. Rhino

Ethan Carter III vs. Rhino Rhino runs down to the ring, this one breaks out in a brawl. Rhino sends EC3 to the floor, and into the barricade. Back in the ring, EC3 throws him hard into the turnbuckle and then lands a clothesline for a count of two. EC3 hits a elbow drop, he taunts the crowd. Rhino fight’s out of a headlock, he lands a series of shoulder blocks. Rhino hits a Samoan drop, and has all of the momentum. Rhino goes for the gore, but Spud holds his leg. Off the distraction, EC3 hits a low blow on Rhino for a near fall. EC3 runs into a back elbow and Rhino then hits a clothesline. Rhino with a belly to belly suplex on EC3. Rhino goes for the gore, but Spud grabs Rhino’s leg. Rhino decks him and EC3 hits him with a steel chair.

Cowboy James Storm introduces his protégée and disciple Sanada, re-christened “The Great Sanada” as a kind of implied swipe at Muta. Strangely, Sanada comes out conspicuously holding his hood down, then for the big reveal of his face, he turns away from the camera – seemingly in an accident of bad tioming – and then as he’s about to turn around, they cut to storm. Finally, we get a good look at Sanada’s painted puss and he looks a lot like Muta. His former pal Austin Aries comes out for a match.

Fifth Match: Austin Aries vs. The Great Sanada w/James Storm

Aries with a series of arm drags, Storm gives Sanada some direction. Sanada get’s aggressive, he lands a few strikes to Aries. However, Aries sends Sanada face first into the turnbuckle ten times. Good god. Aries with a neck breaker on the apron. Aries hit an outside dive taking out Sanada. Back in the ring, Aries hits a dropkick off the top rope. Sanada with a big boot, Aries landed a forearm shot followed by a drop kick in the corner. Aries goes for the brainbuster, but Sanada twists the arm of Aries and sends him face first into the turnbuckle. Sanada puts Aries on the top rope, but Aries fight’s him off and pushes him off the top rope. Aries is knocked down off the top rope by Storm, Sanada sprays green mist into the eyes of Aries and hits a superkick for the win.

Winner: The Great Sanada

Third In-Ring Segment:

After the break, Chris Melendez is introduced to TNA fans by Kurt Angle , Mr. Anderson, and Team 3-D. Anderson talks about the Wounded Warrior project and his involvement with Melendez and turns it over to Team 3-D who trained Chris to be a wrestler. Bully Ray explains that Devon and he decided to train Melendez for free after hearing his story and Devon rounds out the conversation by formally welcoming Chris to the roster.

Sixth Match: Team 3D vs. The Wolves vs. The Hardys

Richards and Ray start things off, Ray lands some right hands and chops to Richards. The Hardy’s get into the match, Eddie blocks their tag team move in the corner and Team 3D hit a reverse 3D on Richards. Devon covers him for a near fall. Matt tagged in and hit the side effect on Richards. Devon goes for a clothesline, but tags Matt. Eddie tagged in, he clears house and Eddie hits a big boot on Jeff. Eddie reverses a suplex, he sends Devon to the floor. Eddie with a back kick to Matt and goes for a move, but Jeff cuts him off. The Wolves hit a double team outside dive on Team 3D. Jeff hits an outside dive on the Wolves. Back in the ring, Devon T’s off on Eddie, but the Wolves hit a double team kick to Devon.

The Wolves to the top rope and hit a double foot stomp for the near fall as Ray breaks up the pin attempt. Jeff with a dropkick on Ray sending him to the floor. Eddie with a back kick to Matt, and misses a double foot stomp. Matt with a twist of fate on Richards, Jeff hits a swanton bomb on Richards. Eddie rolls up Devon for two. This is nuts! Team 3D hit the 3D on Eddie out of nowhere and this one is over.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/28/tna-impact-wrestling-results-three-way-tag-team-match/feed/0TNA Impact Wrestling Results: #ItHappenshttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/07/tna-impact-wrestling-results-ithappens/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/07/tna-impact-wrestling-results-ithappens/#respondFri, 08 Aug 2014 00:45:44 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=12521TNA Impact Wrestling August 7, 2014 Manhattan Center New York, New York If you missed last week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling click here For all of our coverage on TNA Impact Wrestling click here Welcome to Impact, we see Dreamer, Devon and Ray arriving at the building. Ray says that tonight they do what ...

Welcome to Impact, we see Dreamer, Devon and Ray arriving at the building. Ray says that tonight they do what they do best and that’s tear the house down.He promises to put Dixie through a table tonight.

First Match: Monsters Ball Match
Bram vs. Abyss

Bram misses with the kendo stick, they trade rights and ECW chants have begun. Abyss with a clothesline he hits a splash in the corner and then clotheslines Bram out to the floor. Bram sends Abyss head first into the steel steps. Abyss reverses and sends Bram shoulder first into the steel steps. Weapons have been thrown into the ring as Bram hits Abyss in the head with a trash can lid. Bram grabs a board with barbed wire on it, good god. Abyss reverses an irish whip, but Bram kicks him in the nuts. Bram has the turnbuckle steel piece, but Abyss low blows him with a cheese grater. Abyss goes for a chokeslam, but Bram fights out.

Abyss then sends Bram face first into the steel chair in the corner. Janice is brought out by Abyss, he misses with it in the corner. Abyss reverses a chair shot with an elbow. Abyss is now bleeding from the arm, he brings tacs into the ring. Abyss spreads them out, but Bram hits him in the face with a kendo stick over and over. Abyss chokeslams Bram, but Bram blocks it. Bram tries to get Janice, he swings, but Abyss blocks and chokeslams him on the tacs. Abyss is about to hit Bram with Janice, but Magnus grabs it out of his hands. Abyss turns around and Bram spears him through the barbed wire board. Bram hits Abyss with Janice in the gut and that’s it.

Winner: Bram

Samoa Joe is in the back talking about his match tonight, but Low Ki get’s in his face. Ki brings up their past in a deep voice. He says that they have a prize up for grabs and Joe is in his way, neither one will stop him from becoming champion. Joe says that the next time he hears Joe’s name, it will be the new X-Division champ.

EC3 does a backstage promo with Jackson and Sinitsky. They all hit their signature tag lines, but EC3 ends it with saying that Aunt Dixie will never go through a table.

First In-Ring Segment:

Lashley, Kenny King and MVP make their way out to the ring with some ladies. MVP starts talking about how wrestlers came to him saying that they were complaining about who they had to face that night. Now, he is with the champion and has all the power with none of the headaches. Outcomes Bobby Roode, he points out that Lashley is one dominate champion and has taken out all of the top contenders in TNA. However, he is a former World Champion. He knew that MVP kept him away is because MVP knew that he was going to be world champion. MVP was going to use Lashley to get to the world title. Roode said that he kicked King’s and MVP’s ass, the fact remains that Lashley has not beaten him yet. Roode challenges Lashley to put up the gold against him. King attacks Roode and they beat Roode down in the ring. Outcomes Austin Aries and EY down to the ring to make the save.

Gunner and Sam Shaw run into Mr. Anderson backstage, Anderson says that he does not trust Shaw and is not OK with this situation.

Anderson and Jesse start things out, Anderson lands a series of elbow drops for two. Anderson tags in Gunner, he beats down Robbie who got a quick tag. Anderson and Gunner cut off the ring and really control the early going of this one. DJ Z tagged in and hits a dropkick on Gunner. He hits a knee drop in the corner on Gunner. Anderson get’s the hot tag and clears house. A neck breaker on Robbie from Anderson, he goes for a mic check, but Jesse breaks it up. They throw Gunner to the floor hard, Anderson hits a front senton on Robbie, Shaw clears house on DJ Z and Jesse. Shaw sends Jesse to the floor as well as DJ Z. Andersonis in shock, Robbie rolls up Anderson from behind when he was staring at Shaw and this one is over.

After the match, Anderson attacks Shaw, but Gunner makes the save. Anderson makes his way back up the ramp.

Winner: DJ Zema Ion and The BroMans

Dixie Carter hypes up King Mo backstage, she says that tonight is the end of Bully Ray.

Dreamer and EC3 start things off, it’s a brawl. EC3 sends Dreamer knees first into the steel steps. Dreamer nails a neck breaker once they get back into the ring. Dreamer hits a power slam while using a kendo stick. Dreamer connects with a series of right hands. Outcomes Rhino for team EC3. He hits the ring and nails Dreamer in the head with a trash can lid.Rhino hits a spine buster, Devon hits the ring for team Bully and nails EC3 in the head with a trash can. Devon hits a head butt on Rhino and then hits EC3 with a trash can lid.

We’re back with Snitsky already in the ring and Bully Ray comes out who spears Snitsky then hits Rhino and EC3 with the trash can. EC3 is bleeding after shots from Ray’s chain. Final member of Team EC3 is Jackson, they call him something else, but we know who he is. Jackson hits a power slam on Dreamer, Team EC3 gain control. Snitsky sends Dreamer face first on a steel chair. Final member of Team Bully and it’s Al Snow! Snow hits Snitsky and Rhino with head. Snow with a series of head butts on EC3. Ray goes to the top rope and hits a crossbody on Snitsky and Jackson. Rhino clotheslines Ray, Dreamer hits the DDT on Rhino. Spud hits Dreamer with a kendo stick, but Dreamer is not impressed. Devon hits a spinebuster on him. Snow hits a head butt off the top on Spud. They go and try to get the tables, but Snitsky and Jackson attack Devon and Snow. Out of nowhere, Snow hits a springboard moonsault on Snitsky and Jackson. Team 3D hits their finisher on Rhino for the win.

After the match, Ray points out Dixie Carter and said that everyone she hired just got their ass beat. He says tick tock for her clock for him to put a table through a table tonight. Dixie says that King Mo is going to knock out Bully Ray.

Winner: Team Bully Ray

Velvet Sky and Angelina Love are in the back where they are set to make their way out to the ring.

We see EC3 in the back and he said that they failed him. He says that they are going to protect Dixie Carter, and King Mo will also be protected.

Second In-Ring Segment:

Velvet Sky and Angelina Love come out to the ring. Love said that she wants and deserves her rematch for the knockouts title. Instead of Gail Kim, outcomes Taryn Terrell. Taryn said that they stole from her and then they start arguing. Love said that she is better than any other knockout on the roster. Love tells Taryn to go home and tell her kid that she is just second best. Outcomes Gail Kim, she said that Kurt Angle told her she get’s to choose her opponent. Kim chooses Love, Taryn and Velvet Sky. This leads to Love and Sky attacking the two, Sky accidently clotheslines Love and things break down. Kim and Taryn stand tall in the ring to end this segment.

James Storm slaps Sanada backstage and says that Sanada needs to win that X-Division title.

Sanada drop kicks Low Ki out of the ring. Joe blasts Sanada, he lands a chop to the back. Joe misses a knee drop, and Sanada hits a dropkick. Low Ki is back in the ring, he hits a back kick for a near fall. Joe sends Ki all the way to the floor. Joe winds up, he goes for a dive, but Sanada hits a head scissors. Joe hits a back kick in the corner, Sanada drags Joe to the floor and Low Ki hits a dropkick through the ropes on Sanada. They battle around the ring and Joe hits a dive taking out both men. Back in the ring, Joe hits a powerbomb for two, he locks in a STF submission on Sanada. Sanada slides out and hits a dropkick. Low Ki hits a kick on Sanada for two. Joe and Ki staredown, they exchange and Low Ki runs into a big time power slam.

Joe sets up for the muscle buster, but Low Ki locks in a sleeper. Sanada breaks it up. Sanada goes for the tiger suplex, but Low ki hits one of his own followed by the double stomp for two. Joe hits a snap power slam, he locks in a arm submission on Low Ki, Sanada hits a standing moonsault to break things up. Sanada goes for the suplex on Joe, but blocked and Sanada rolls him up for two. Joe reverses and locks in the rear naked choke, Sanada taps and this one is over.

Winner: New TNA X Division Champion Samoa Joe

Third In-Ring Segment:

Dixie Carter and crew make their way out to the ring. Dixie fires Jackson and Snitsky. Out comes Bully Ray, and his crew with a table. They get into the ring, Ray says he has promised that he would put her ass through a table. Dreamer said he tried to tell her, but King Mo lands a big right that drops Dreamer. A brawl breaks out and Dixie is stuck in the ring and they set up the table. Spud grabs her out of the ring, but all of a sudden the entire locker room comes out. Spud faints, and Dreamer throws her into the ring. Ray powerbombs her through a table and the crowd goes nuts!

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/07/tna-impact-wrestling-results-ithappens/feed/0What To Expect On Tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestlinghttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/07/expect-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling-2/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/07/expect-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling-2/#respondThu, 07 Aug 2014 20:04:46 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=12514TNA presents another edition of Impact Wrestling tonight from New York City. The show was taped at the end of June and will air on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. Last week’s show featured the tag team title match between The Wolves and The Hardy Boys, with the champions retaining. The main event of ...

]]>TNA presents another edition of Impact Wrestling tonight from New York City. The show was taped at the end of June and will air on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. Last week’s show featured the tag team title match between The Wolves and The Hardy Boys, with the champions retaining. The main event of the show featured Bobby Lashley retaining the TNA world heavyweight championship over Austin Aries. Here is what takes place on this week’s TNA Impact Wrestling.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/08/07/expect-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling-2/feed/0TNA Impact Wrestling Results: Chaos In New Yorkhttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/24/tna-impact-wrestling-results-nyc-street-fight/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/24/tna-impact-wrestling-results-nyc-street-fight/#respondFri, 25 Jul 2014 00:50:46 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=12017TNA Impact Wrestling July 24, 2014 Manhattan Center New York, New York If you missed last week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling click here For all of our coverage on TNA Wrestling click here Impact starts with Austin Aries walking into the building as Mike Tenay welcomes us to the show and ask is tonight ...

Impact starts with Austin Aries walking into the building as Mike Tenay welcomes us to the show and ask is tonight the night Austin Aries cash in on his option C for a chance at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

First Match: Falls Count Anywhere Match
Bobby Roode vs. MVP

Falls count anywhere. There’s no MVP so we go to the back where Angle orders MVP, still on crutches, to the ring. Roode runs to the back and goes after MVP before ramming him into various hard objects. They head back to the arena and fight in the crowd. There hasn’t been a bell yet. MVP throws a beer at Roode and hits him in the ribs with chair but misses a running kick to the face.

They get back to ringside and MVP knocks him down for some two counts. I didn’t hear a bell but I guess that doesn’t matter in a brawl like this. Roode suplexes him on the ramp for two as Kenny King makes a save. Eric Young jumps King from behind and chases him off as Roode is sent into the steps. Back in and MVP nails Roode in the back with a chair over and over. He tries a running boot to drive Roode’s head into the chair but Bobby moves and kicks out the bad knee. Now it’s Roode with the chair and hammers away at the knee before putting on a bad looking Sharpshooter for the submission.

Winner: Bobby Roode

Back from break Dixie Carter was shown backstage. The interviewer ask Carter what are her intentions tonight coming out of the events of last week’s confrontation from Team 3D and Tommy Dreamer? Carter said that she’s here tonight to support her nephew alongside Spud and Rhino. She said that they will destroy Team 3D and that guy… Dreamer. Carter also said that tonight she will be standing over Bully Ray’s dead body.

First In-Ring Segment:

Jeff Hardy comes out to a major pop. Jeff says we’ll see Willow again someday and he does everything to entertain the people. He says he’s got someone special for us here and the fans chant for Matt. That’s exactly what they get too and Matt looks better than he has in awhile.

Matt thanks Jeff and the fans for letting him come back because he needed to go away and get healthy. He thinks he’s let the fans down but they tell him thank you. Matt thinks it’s time for the Hardy Boys to be back on top of the roster, and what better way than to win the Tag Team Titles at Destination X? He invites the Wolves down to see them and here come the champions. There isn’t much said here, but the Wolves respect the Hardys very much and would love to give them a title shot.

Backstage Austin Aries was shown in the locker room. The interviewer asked Aries if he made his decision yet? Aries said that he’s the man that created “Option C.” He said that he’s a smart man and he wants equation here and that he picks his moments wisely and said he’s made his decision and you’ll find out what it is later on tonight as Impact goes to commercial break.

Second In-Ring Segment:

Robbie E returns and says that the BroMans are back and better than ever. Robbie E said look at Jesse Godderz and says nobody can mess with a guy with pecks like that. Godderz grabs the mic and appreciates the compliment from Robbie E. Jesse goes on to introduce DJ Zema Ion who appears to be having a match tonight. DJ Zema Ion says that he’s better than anybody in the X Division. DJ Zema Ion said that he’s better than anybody from New York City. He said tonight he will prove that he’s the “King of New York.”

Second Match: DJ Zema Ion w/The Bro Mans vs. Low Ki

DJZ actually takes over to start and gets two off a running knee to the face. Ki comes back with kicks to the face and right hands in the corner and a quick Ki Crusher (sitout fisherman’s buster) gets the pin.

Winner: Low Ki

Back to the backstage area Gunner is in the back with Samuel Shaw and talking about some girl when Anderson comes in. Shaw knows Anderson doesn’t like him, but maybe one day he’ll have to. Impact Wrestling goes to commercial break.

Back from commercial break. EC3, Spud and Rhino are backstage and they talk about how they are street fighters. Dixie Carter comes in with the return of MMA Fighter/Impact Wrestling star King Mo. She said tonight they must take out Team 3D and Tommy Dreamer tonight in their hometown on New York City. Rhino said that they will take them out and leave some for King Mo.

Third Match: Mr. Anderson & Gunner vs. Bram & Magnus

Gunner elbows Magnus in the face to start but it’s quickly off to Bram with a big slam. More slams have him in trouble and Gunner hammers away with right hands. It’s back to Magnus who gets elbowed down by Anderson, followed by the rolling fireman’s carry. Everything breaks down and Bram posts Anderson before sending him back in for a Spine Shanker (German suplex into a sitout Rock Bottom) for the pin.

The Brits keep up the beating post match but Shaw runs in to take the shot with the piece of metal for Anderson. Abyss runs in and beats up Bram for the save.

Winner: Bram & Magnus

Bully Ray says he’s losing sleep over not being able to put Dixie through a table. Tonight he’s teaming with Dreamer and D-Von in a New York City street fight.

Third In-Ring Segment:

Kurt Angle comes out and explains Option C to the fans before asking Aries to come out. Austin says this sounds like a no brainer. This brings out MVP and Bobby Lashley with the former boss talking about how Lashley is bigger, stronger and faster than Austin Aries. MVP says Aries has built up the X-Division and should stick to what he knows.

Aries cuts them off and says he knows how to touch things and make the great. He knows what it takes to be the World Heavyweight Champion. Aries knows that MVP held him down and says he can do things in this ring that MVP couldn’t do with four legs. Lashley may be bigger and stronger than Aries, but there’s no way he’s tougher. Austin cashes in the belt for a shot next week.

Gail is defending and starts fast with a takedown followed by a superplex. The running cross body in the corner gets two but both girls try cross bodies at the same time. Taryn makes her comeback with a snap suplex and goes up to but the Beautiful People come in for the no contest.

Winner: No Contest

Fifth Match: The Great Muta vs. Robbie E

Kicks, power drive elbows, Shining Wizard, pin in 57 seconds.

James Storm comes out post match and yells at Muta about earning your spot. He spits beer in Muta’s face and beats him down but Sanada comes in with the save. Sanada turns on Muta with the mist and lays him out before nailing a moonsault. He bows to Storm and leaves with him.

Street fight. It’s a brawl to start of course and Ethan is coming in with bad ribs from the attack last week. The extreme ones take over to start and Bully throws Spud over the top and down onto Carter. Rhino is dropped as well and we take an early break. Back with Ray using the cheese grater on Ethan’s chest but Rhino makes the save.

Dreamer takes Rhino down and Spud goes after D-Von in the corner, only to get caught in a Doomsday Device. Dreamer does the baseball slide into the chair in the Tree of Woe and it’s table time. A fan in a black hoodie tries to jump the barricade but Ray is right on him. Dreamer hits Carter with a Singapore cane and loads up the piledriver but Ezekiel Jackson from WWE runs in and lays Dreamer out, allowing Ethan to hit the 1%er onto a chair for the pin on Dreamer.

Post match a gloating Dixie comes out and tells security to let the other guy up, revealing Snitsky. The beating is on and Team Dixie stands tall to end the show. Rhino holding up the unconscious Spud made me chuckle.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/24/tna-impact-wrestling-results-nyc-street-fight/feed/0What To Expect On Tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestlinghttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/24/what-to-expect-on-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling-2/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/24/what-to-expect-on-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling-2/#respondThu, 24 Jul 2014 21:43:45 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=12007TNA presents another edition of Impact Wrestling from New York City. The show was taped at the end of last month and will air on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. Here is what takes place on Impact Wrestling. -DJ Z faces a returning star. -Bobby Roode vs. MVP. -Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell. -The ...

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/24/what-to-expect-on-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling-2/feed/0TNA Impact Wrestling Results: TNA Hall of Famers Reunitehttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/17/tna-impact-wrestling-results-hardy-vs-lashley/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/17/tna-impact-wrestling-results-hardy-vs-lashley/#respondFri, 18 Jul 2014 00:29:40 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=11705TNA Impact Wrestling July 17, 2014 Manhattan Center New York, New York If you missed last week’s edition of Impact Wrestling click here For all of our coverage on TNA Impact Wrestling click here First In-Ring Segment: We open with a video on Hardy vs. Lashley, focusing on how Lashley is a destroyer and Hardy ...

We open with a video on Hardy vs. Lashley, focusing on how Lashley is a destroyer and Hardy can be insane when need be.

Kurt Angle is in the crowd and welcomes us to the show. He shows us the six sided ring which makes its return tonight.

Taz cuts a promo in the balcony about how great it is to have Kurt Angle in charge, and they are here to wrestle. He says he was apart of one revolution, and he sees the same look in the eyes of this locker room as he did in that old one. Taz says they are about to turn a corner and this is a new day for them.

Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray come out and Bully says they are going to grab the wrestling world by the balls. He says he guaranteed Dixie Carter will go through a table, and he will make good on that promise. Dreamer says they got their first national exposure in this same building in 1997, so he thanks them for staying with them, and this feels like a rebirth. EC3 and Rhino cut them off and Ethan says Dixie won’t go through a table, and it will happen over his dead body, and Rhino tells the fans to respect them or he’ll beat them down. Ethan says Bully and Dreamer embody what’s wrong with New York and calls it crap, then they get in the ring and Dreamer says he’s out of his element. Dreamer says he wants less talk and more action in wrestling, then they jump Rhino and Ethan as we go to a break.

First Match: Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer vs. Ethan Carter III & Rhino

Joined in progress after a break. Ray drops Carter with a neckbreaker for two. The camera seems to be lower than usual this week. It’s quickly off to Rhino to stomp away but Dreamer elbows him in the jaw. Carter comes in again and is easily dispatched by a double elbow to the jaw. Ray brings Rhino in as everything breaks down.

Spud comes out in a bright orange jacket for a distraction and Carter takes over on Dreamer in the corner. Rhino plants Tommy with a spinebuster for two but Carter gets sent face first into the middle buckle, allowing for the hot tag to Bully. Ray beats up both villains on his own and everything breaks down again with Rhino taking over. Dreamer grabs Spud in but gets rolled up by Carter for the pin.

Winner: Ethan Carter III & Rhino

Kurt Angle puts Austin Aries in a gauntlet match with the X-Division Title on the line and Aries gets to start.

James Storm slaps Sanada and dares him to fight, but says Sanada just does what Great Muta tells him. He calls Sanada a choke artist and leaves.

This is over the top elimination until there are two left and it becomes a singles match. There are eight men in this with 90 second intervals and it’s champion Austin Aries vs. Eddie Edwards to start. Feeling out process to start until Aries takes him down by the leg and goes into the corner. That goes nowhere as Manik is in at #3. Aries is knocked to the floor through the ropes meaning he’s still in as Manik speeds things up. He goes to the middle rope but Gets caught by Eddie, only to have Aries run in and dropkick Manik in the face.

Aries misses an elbow drop and it’s Davey Richards in at #4. The Wolves of course team up with Davey taking Aries down with a backbreaker and Eddie adds a top rope knee to the chest. Aries and Manik are in trouble as DJZ is in at #5. Edwards nails DJZ, Aries elbows Edwards, Richards drops Aries and Manik dropkicks Edwards. A top rope hurricanrana from Manik takes DJZ out but Manik is eliminated as well as we take a break.

Back with Tigre Uno and Crazzy Steve added to the match and no one else having been eliminated. Sanada is in at #8 to complete the field and he cleans house to take over. Crazzy Steve starts spraying silly string and the blinded Tigre Uno is eliminated. Edwards dumps Steve but Sanada puts out both Wolves to give us a rematch from last week with Aries vs. Sanada in a regular singles match for the title.

Austin sends Sanada to the floor and hits a huge suicide dive to take him out. A slingshot hilo back inside sets up the Last Chancery but Sanada makes it to the ropes. Aries can’t suplex him over the ropes and back inside and Sanada shoulders him in the ribs and hits a springboard chop to the head. Sanada’s tiger suplex gets two but he misses the moonsault. Two discus forearms and the corner dropkick set up the brainbuster to retain Aries’ title.

Winner: Still TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries

Eric Young and Bobby Roode have formed an alliance and want to get their hands on MVP.

James Storm calls Sanada a loser and beats the tar out of him. Sanada is left laying and Storm calls Muta a fraud.

Third Match: Bobby Roode & Eric Young vs. MVP & Kenny King

MVP can’t walk and says he has half a leg but is going to wrestle under protest. Eric starts and takes King into the corner for some right hands to the jaw. It’s quickly off to Roode who doesn’t have such great luck as King takes over. King tags in MVP who immediately bails to the floor when Roode gets to his feet.

MVP gets in and tags out to King so the match can continue. Young is taken down and MVP comes in for some actual contact with an elbow drop and something resembling a flapjack. Back to King for a legdrop but Young avoids an elbow drop. A quick cross body allows for the tag off to Roode, who dares MVP to come in. Everything breaks down and MVP hits Roode with a crutch for the DQ

MVP and King destroy both guys with the crutches.

Winner: Bobby Roode & Eric Young by DQ

The Great Muta will be on Impact Wrestling next week.

Fourth Match: No Disqualification Match
Brittany vs. Madison Rayne

No DQ and no countouts. They slug it out to start until Madison goes to the corner, only to get caught in an armbreaker over the ropes. Thankfully the referee doesn’t count or ask her to break it up. The fight goes outside with Brittany backdropping Madison on the ramp and kicking her in the ribs.

Back in and Brittany rams Madison’s head into the mat before getting two off a Russian legsweep. Madison is thrown back to the floor as the fans chant for Christy Hemme. Brittany tries a reverse DDT on the floor but gets suplexed instead. Back in and Madison hits a package DDT for the pin.

Winner: Madison Rayne

Dixie Carter says Bully is all bark but she’s all bite.

Austin Aries tells Angle that he created Option C for the respect he has for the X-Division Title. Next week he gets to turn in the title for a future shot.

Lashley is defending. Hardy tries to hammer away to start but realizes he has to speed things up. He sends Lashley out to the floor and hits a big dive, only to have Lashley trip him up on the steps and send Jeff face first into the steel as we take a break.

Back with Lashley in control and choking Jeff on the middle rope. He puts Hardy in a torture rack but some right hands get Jeff free.

A running forearm drops Lashley and a dropkick does the same as the fans chant for CM Punk. Hardy’s headscissors out of the corner is caught in the powerslam but Jeff comes back with a Twisting Stunner and Twist of Fate. The Swanton get two and Jeff takes it back to the floor and rams Lashley’s head into the steps. Hardy goes up for a Swanton to the floor but lands on the steps. Jeff is done and the spear retains Lashley’s title.

Winner: Still TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley

Kurt Angle says Lashley is the man but stops Dixie from going to the ring. She says let go of her so she can go talk to her people.

Second In-Ring Segment:

Here are Dixie, Spud, Ethan and Rhino so Dixie can make fun of the New York fans. She goes on and on about how she humiliated Tommy Dreamer and how embarrassed she is for the people that cheer Bully Ray. She’s going to keep putting Ray through table after table until he understands that this is her company. Cue Bully and Dreamer with a table and Dixie’s cronies are quickly cleared out of the ring. The fans chant YES but Ethan hits Bully low for the save. Rhino and Spud get Dixie into the crowd but D-Von returns to help beat down Ethan. What’s Up sets up a 3D through the table to end the show.

]]>http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/17/tna-impact-wrestling-results-hardy-vs-lashley/feed/0What To Expect On Tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestlinghttp://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/17/expect-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling/
http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/07/17/expect-tonights-tna-impact-wrestling/#respondThu, 17 Jul 2014 19:50:51 +0000http://www.betweentheropes.com/?p=11697TNA makes their debut in New York City on tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling. The show was taped at the end of last month and will air on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. Here is what takes place on Impact Wrestling. -Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer vs. Ethan Carter III and Rhino. -Austin Aries, ...

TNA makes their debut in New York City on tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling. The show was taped at the end of last month and will air on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. Here is what takes place on Impact Wrestling.

MVP looks upset and says he’ll get straight to the point: no he can’t wrestle and he’s still disgusted by what happened last Sunday. Dixie cried to the board of directors and probably threw around some money, earning him an official reprimand. He doesn’t care to hear from some stuffed shirt in Dallas because he’s been making this company the best he can. The show is directed by and starring MVP with his great supporting cast.

That brings MVP to Eric Young, who MVP wants out here right now. Eric says Slammiversary was great but he didn’t get to punch MVP in the face. MVP accuses Eric and Aries of collusion to keep the title, but Young says the fans are in charge around here. He doesn’t want to wait two hours and wants to come beat up MVP right now. Kenny King grabs the mic and wants a title shot right now, which Eric is totally cool with.

Young hammers away to start and nails a quick Thesz press, only to be sent out to the floor in front of Lashley and MVP. This brings out the Wolves, Joe and Aries with chairs to even the odds. King nails a dive onto Young and puts on a chinlock back inside. Eric fights up and makes his comeback but gets punched in the ribs coming off the top. The Royal Flush is quickly countered into a small package though and Eric keeps the title.

Winner: Still TNA World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young

Second In-Ring Segment:

Back from a break and the Trio are yelling at the bell ringer, claiming that Kenny kicked out. Eric Young and his supporters come out to make the save. MVP gets on the mic and yells about being God. He’s making another World Title match tonight with Lashley getting a title shot. The Wolves are going to defend tonight against Aries/Joe and another team that isn’t announced. First though, Earl Hebner needs to get out here FAST. MVP yells at him for counting slowly and fires Earl. Brian Hebner comes out to plead for his dad’s job but it doesn’t work. MVP was acting like he had lost his mind here.

The Carters are here and pleased with what happened on Sunday. Dixie will respond to a keyboard warrior Tommy Dreamer. Dixie decides to give Ethan Carter III the night off.

Eric promises to defend the belt all night long. What happened with Earl isn’t cool though. He gets a phone call from someone and needs the guy here tonight. Eric leaves his phone and the call was from Kurt Angle.

Second Match: Three Way Tag Team Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship
The Wolves (c) vs. Samoa Joe & Austin Aries vs. Willow & Abyss

Aries and Willow get things going and trade some headlocks. Austin takes him down and brings in Joe for a running knee drop. Willow brings in Abyss to splash Joe in the corner followed by Poetry in Motion for good measure. Willow gets caught in the Clutch and Aries puts Abyss in the Last Chancery but the Wolves make the double save. Joe and Aries are sent to the floor but slide in to avoid dives and hit suicide dives of their own. We see Tommy Dreamer arriving and we take a break.

Back with Abyss hammering away on Davey and glaring the referee down to the floor. Eddie comes in and a double dropkick knocks Abyss into the corner for a tag off to Aries. The Wolves quickly take Aries down and Eddie drops a top rope knee drop for two. A loud chop has Aries in more trouble and the champions double team him in the corner. In a nice combo, Eddie German suplexes Aries and Davey rolls him up for a close two. Aries dropkicks Davey down and hits a discus forearm to send him into the corner, but right into Abyss.

Aries rolls away and makes the tag off to Joe as things start to break down. The backsplash and powerslam get two on Abyss followed by a middle rope kick to the chest. Abyss gets over for a tag to Willow as everything breaks down. Aries, Joe and the Wolves wind up on the floor so Willow can hit a huge dive to take everyone down. Back in and Davey blocks the Swanton with knees, setting up a powerbomb from Eddie into the Backstabber from Davey to retain.

Winner: Still TNA World Tag Team Champions The Wolves

MVP tells King and Lashley to take care of Angle if need be.

We get the explanation for Tommy Dreamer being here tonight. He runs House of Hardcore, an independent promotion, and received permission to use TNA talent. Dixie intervened and pulled the talent at the last minute and Dreamer is upset. He gets a live mic tonight.

Samoa Joe and Austin Aries are escorted out of the building.

MVP makes the Wolves defend the Titles again tonight against Bram/Magnus.

Third In-Ring Segment:

Here are Dixie and Spud so she can brag about Slammiversary. She tells Bully that she’ll never go through a table and goes on a rant about negative haters telling her how to run her company and hiding behind a keyboard. This brings her to Tommy Dreamer, who gets to talk about why he hates Dixie in person.

Dreamer comes out and Dixie says she’s starting to remember who he is. She rants about him hiding behind 140 characters in his little hardcore promotion and offers to let him talk. Dreamer thanks her for letting him be here but has to stop for an ECW chant. Tommy talks about social media and how they met on Twitter. They sat at her home and watched a football game, then set up Hardcore Justice as a way to give the ECW fans and wrestlers closure.

Now Dreamer watches Impact and is disgusted by what he sees her doing. What happened to the woman that sat in the crowd and then drank beers with the ECW guys in the ring? Now it’s the Dixie Carter Show out here (Spud: “YES!”) and Dreamer can’t handle it. If Dixie wants her own reality show, go to Hollywood and get one. Dreamer does just run a small company but he travels the world and talks to wrestling fans. He talks to fans who are battling cancer and tells them to watch wrestling.Dreamer was at Slammiversary and saw Dixie be a fan again, so please remember why she fell in love with wrestling in the first place. Dixie nearly breaks down and hugs Dreamer….and hits him low. Spud and Ethan run in and beat Dreamer out to the floor.

The Wolves work over Magnus’ arm to start but Eddie gets sent to the floor and Bram whips him into the barricade. Back in and Eddie kicks Magnus in the face before diving over to make the tag to Davey. Everything breaks down and Magnus basically no sells a bunch of kicks in the corner. Davey does the throw one man into the other and dropkick him into a DDT spot but Bram pelts a chair at Davey for the DQ.

Abyss and Willow save Davey from having his neck Pillmanized.

Winner: Still TNA World Tag Team Champions The Wolves by DQ

MVP talks to a crying Brian Hebner and implies that he’s fired if Brian doesn’t screw over Eric.

Magnus and Bram reveal they were paid off to hurt the Wolves. Abyss and Willow attack them.

Fourth In-Ring Segment:

Gail Kim brings out the returning Terryn Terrell. We get the required “I respect you” speech Terryn says she’s back after having a baby girl but remembers being tied 1-1 with Gail. Therefore, we need a rubber match to determine the best Knockout. This brings out the Beautiful People with Angelina saying Gail doesn’t run this division.Gail and Terryn get jumped but eventually Terrell cleans house and the Beautiful People are sent running.

Speaking of MVP, he goes to see what Angle wants. Angle wants MVP to look inside himself and see what he’s really doing. This goes nowhere as Angle is ejected from the building as well.

Gail and Terryn are sent out for no apparent reason.

JB says he’s never seen anything like this because the backstage area and productions staff is completely gone. MVP pops up because his 198 segments tonight haven’t been enough. He ejects JB and the cameraman for good measure.

Young is on his own while King and MVP are in Lashley’s corner. A clothesline puts Lashley to the floor and a big cross body off the top puts Lashley down again. Back in and Eric’s cross body is caught in mid air but he rolls Lashley up for two. A HUGE backdrop puts the champion down again and Eric is sent to the floor. Back from a break with Eric in trouble and getting suplexed down with one arm.

The champion makes his comeback and gets two off his third cross body of the match. Lashley stomps him in the corner but misses a charge, only to come back with a kick to the ribs. Eric nails the piledriver out of nowhere but King pulls the referee out at two. Lashley nails Kenny by mistake and Eric hits a quick DDT. The top rope elbow misses though and Lashley spears him down for the pin and the title

A lot of celebrating ensues and Eric gets the weakest Pillmanization of his arm I’ve ever seen. Bobby Roode of all people comes in for the save to end the show